Louise Builds a House
Lousie Pfanner
Walker Books, AUST KIDS, PB, 9781921977756
$15.41 ex $16.95 inc
Louise decides to build a house. But not just any house - this will be the perfect home, with all her favourite things.
A modern Australian classic
A story about creativity and the imagination
Perfect for kids who love to build!
Happy
Mies Van Hout
Lemniscaat, CHILDRENS, HC, 9781935954149
$22.73 ex $25.00 inc
Clear, strong lines and radiant colors show 20 different emotions a young child typically experiences, with each double-page spread devoted to one fish that illustrates a particular emotion accompanied by its name in lettering that expresses the same feeling. By the creator of Brave Ben.
Louise Builds a Boat
Louise Pfanner
Walker Books, AUST KIDS, PB, 9781921977763
$15.41 ex $16.95 inc
A story about creativity and the imagination
Louise decides to build a boat. But not just any boat this will be the perfect boat to sail around the world. A good jumping-off place for further imaginative explorations. School Library Journal
A modern Australian classic
Perfect for kids who love to build!
Margritte's Marvelous Hat
D B Johnson
Houghton Mifflin, CHILDRENS, HC, 9780547558646
$21.82 ex $24.00 inc
D.B. Johnson writes and illustrates the surreal story of famous surrealist painter Rene Magritte and his very mysterious (and mischievous!) hat. While the art reflects some of Magritte's own work, the text sets readers on a fun and accessible path to learning about the simpler concepts behind Mr. Magritte's work.
This delightful picture book captures the playfulness and the wonderment of surrealist art. Four transparent pages add yet another level of surrealism to the illustrations as pictures can be altered with the turn of a page.
Herman and Rosie
Gordon Gus
, AUST KIDS, HC, 9780670076031
$22.73 ex $25.00 inc
Set in New York, this gorgeous picture book by Gus Gordon is a story about friendship, life in the big city, and following your dreams.
This is a tale about a big city. It's a tale of hotdogs and music and the summertime subway breeze. It's a tale of singing on rooftops and toffees that stick to your teeth. But most of all, it's the tale of Herman and Rosie.
Set in New York, this gorgeous picture book by Gus Gordon is a story about friendship, life in the big city, and following your dreams.
This is a tale about a big city. It's a tale of hotdogs and music and the summertime subway breeze. It's a tale of singing on rooftops and toffees that stick to your teeth. But most of all, it's the tale of Herman and Rosie.
Firebird
Saviour Pirotta
Templar, CHILDRENS, HC, 9781848771246
$25.45 ex $27.99 inc
In the shadow of King Vaslav's Palace was a marvelous garden, and in the middle of that garden stood a tree that grew apples of solid gold, each one as dazzling as the sun.
Someone is stealing the king's famous golden apples, and the culprit must be found. The palace gardener spots the luminous Firebird snatching the apples in the night. The king's two oldest sons are sent to capture it but fail. So Ivan, the youngest son, must go on the dangerous quest, befriending a gray wolf, winning both the Firebird and the heart of the beautiful Princess Helen. Saviour Pirotta's powerful retelling of this classic folktale plumbs the heart of human fears, courage, and love.
The Children Who Loved Books
Peter Carnavas
New Frontier Publishing, AUST KIDS, HC, 9781921928161
$22.68 ex $24.95 inc
Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then one day, all the books are taken away, and Angus and Lucy discover they need books more than they ever imagined. A warm and moving celebration of books and the way in which they bring us all together.
Good Night, Sleep Tight
Mem Fox
Ashton Scholastic, AUST KIDS, HC, 9781742832579
$18.17 ex $19.99 inc
Another perfect picture book from the creators of the bestselling Where is the Green Sheep? Bonnie and Ben have a favourite babysitter whose much loved stories ensure a wonderful whimsical world before bedtime.
Matilda's Cat
Emily Gravett
Macmillan, AUST KIDS, HC, 9780230745377
$24.54 ex $26.99 inc
Matilda's cat must like something! But what?
Climbing trees, playing with wool . . . Matilda is sure her cat will love these things, but he doesn't seem very enthusiastic. Undaunted, she thinks up new ways to amuse her reluctant playmate. Tea parties? Dressing up? Or what about a nice bike ride? As the beleagured cat goes from nonplussed to terrified, Matilda gets more and more frustrated. After all, what use is a pet if it doesn't want to play?
An insightful, fond and funny look at the relationship between a little girl and her cat, this is sure to strike a chord with anyone who's ever been a devoted pet owner.
The Oopsatoreum: Inventions of Henry A Mintox
Shaun Tan
Powerhouse Publishing, AUSTRALIAN LIT, HC, 9781863171441
$15.41 ex $16.95 inc
Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a fictional tale of a strikingly original but spectacularly unsuccessful inventor.
Whose Egg?
Guy Troughton
Weldon, CHILDRENS, HC, 9781742523149
$18.14 ex $19.95 inc
The Rainbow Book
Kate Ohrt
Accord, CHILDRENS, PB, 9781449401719
$13.59 ex $14.95 inc
Emotions are as bright and unique as rainbows. The Rainbow Book explores the relationship between colors and sentiments they might inspire. Does yellow suggest happiness? Is blue peaceful? Set against a deep black background, each page reveals an intricate paper-cutting in a single color and the emotion it suggests: When I feel RED, I am fiery and bold. Each turn of the page reveals another color, leading to a bright rainbow of feelings. A thoughtful gift for everyone from kids to grads, The Rainbow Book culminates with a bright, fold-out rainbow that lets all its colors show.
Moon Dog
Helen Ward
Templar, CHILDRENS, PB, 9781840118742
$11.82 ex $13.00 inc
Tells the story of an old man and his dog, who live happily on the moon until the arrival of some delinquent fairies spells trouble.
Red Butterfly: How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China
Deborah Noyes
Candlewick, CHILDRENS, HC, 9780763624002
$25.41 ex $27.95 inc
In long-ago China, as a young princess prepares to leave her parents' kingdom to travel to far-off Khotan where she is to marry the king, she decides to surreptitiously take with her a precious reminder of home.
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
Ian Falconer
Simon & Schuster, CHILDRENS, HC, 9780857078872
$18.17 ex $19.99 inc
In her newest hilarious endeavour, Olivia embarks upon a quest for identity and individuality. It seems there are far too many pink and sparkly princesses around these days and Olivia has had quite enough! She needs to stand out. And so, in typical 'Olivia' style, she sets about creating a whole array of fantastically dressed princesses… and shows us that everyone can be individual and special.
The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse: An Aesop Fable Retold
Helen Ward
Templar, CHILDRENS, HC, 9781840111880
$22.72 ex $24.99 inc
Rediscover the tale of the simple country mouse who meets a cousin from the big city, magically retold by Helen Ward. Beguiled by his cousin's amazing stories, the country mouse visits the electric city. Unfortunately the town mouse forgot to mention the noise, the tall buildings - and the dangerous dogs! Helen Ward's 1930's New York is at once gorgeous and frighteningly busy - so that in the end, the reader understands both why the town mouse loves his exciting life and why the country mouse is contented with his peaceful home.
I, Crocodile
Fred Marcellino
Harpercollins, CHILDRENS, PB, 9780060088590
$16.32 ex $17.95 inc
While robbing Egypt's mummies, sphinxes, and palm trees, Napoleon can't resist bringing home a souvenir crocodile as well.
All Paris is enchanted with this exotic creature. But for a crocodile with an appetite as big as his ego, being the toast of the town has its downside, too. What's a crocodile who's used to a dinner of flamingo, snake, or mongoose to make of chocolate mousse? Oh, to return to his beloved Nile! But fickle Napoleon has other plans for our hero... Inspired by an obscure nineteenth–century French satire, I, Crocodile is the first book Fred Marcellino has written as well as illustrated. Ages 4–8
Peggy
Anna Walker
Ashton Scholastic, AUST KIDS, HC, 9781742832708
$22.72 ex $24.99 inc
Peggy lives in a small house in a quiet street. One blustery day a big gust of wind sweeps down and scoops up leaves, twigs and...Peggy! The wind blows Peggy into the city, where she discovers strange new things, but how will she find her way back home?
Bill and Pete
Paola De Tomie
Putnam & Sons, CHILDRENS, PB, 9780698114005
$9.09 ex $10.00 inc
When William Everett Crocodile is chosen to be a suitcase, his talking toothbrush becomes his salvation.
Catch Us If You Can-Can!
Alex T Smith
Orchard Books, CHILDRENS, HC, 9781444903652
$24.54 ex $26.99 inc
Alex has taken the well-loved theme of fox vs chicken, and embraced the absurd!
The dastardly duo from Egg return in this delightfully silly tale.
The utterly charming Foxy Dubois and Alphonso the Alligator put on their dancing shoes to commit the crime of the century! But when they hit the dance floor, things start to go terribly wrong...
Egg was selected by CBeebies Bedtime Stories and was the Book of the Week at Peters' Bookselling Services.
The Year in the City
Kathy Henderson
Walker Books, CHILDRENS, PB, 9781406309652
$13.64 ex $15.00 inc
As the year turns, the city changes. The snow and ice in January; the wind and Chinese New Year in February; spring-cleaning in March; the Easter holidays in April;the blossom of May; the blooming of June; the heat of July; the August exodus and mass arrival of tourists; the beginning of a new school year and football season in September; Halloween in October; the rain and gloom of November; and Christmas in December... Then it's January again! The years keep turning.